Wind turbine design — An example of a wind turbine, this 3 bladed turbine is the classic design of modern wind turbines Wind turbines History Design … Wikipedia
Wind engineering — is a field of structural engineering devoted to the analysis of wind effects on the natural or built environment to protect it from possible damage. It includes strong winds which may cause discomfort as well as extreme winds such as tornadoes,… … Wikipedia
wind tunnel — /wind/, Aeron. a tubular chamber or structure in which a steady current of air can be maintained at a controlled velocity, equipped with devices for measuring and recording forces and moments on scale models of complete aircraft or of their parts … Universalium
Wind class icebreaker — The Wind class icebreakers were a line of diesel electric powered icebreakers in service with the US Navy, United States Coast Guard, Royal Canadian Navy, Canadian Coast Guard and Soviet Navy from 1944 through the late 1970 s. Considered the most … Wikipedia
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Unconventional wind turbines — Wind turbines History Design Manufacturers Unconventional As of 2010, the most common type of wind turbine is the three bladed horizontal axis wind turbine (HAWT). This article deals with various types of wind turbine that differ from the… … Wikipedia
Skyscraper design and construction — Skyscrapers are tall, internally supported structures where the majority of load bearing structure, outside of that providing structural support for dead load is specifically designed to provide for large free spaces between supporting elements… … Wikipedia
Structural design — In structural engineering, structural design is an iterative process of applying engineering mechanics and past experience to create a functional, economic, and, most importantly, safe structure for the public to inhabit or to use. Using… … Wikipedia
Steel design — Steel design, or more specifically, structural steel design, is an area of knowledge of structural engineering used to design steel structures. The structures can range from schools to homes to bridges. There are currently two schools of thought… … Wikipedia
Environmental effects of wind power — Compared to the environmental effects of traditional energy sources, the environmental effects of wind power are relatively minor. Wind power consumes no fuel, and emits no air pollution, unlike fossil fuel power sources. The energy consumed to… … Wikipedia
Darrieus wind turbine — Fig. 1: A Darrieus wind turbine once used to generate electricity on the Magdalen Islands The Darrieus wind turbine is a type of vertical axis wind turbine (VAWT) used to generate electricity from the energy carried in the wind. The turbine… … Wikipedia